Acetylcysteine vs Dornase alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetylcysteine was dispensed 193.2× as often as Dornase alfa in April 2026 — 48,302 items versus 250 in England.
48,302items
Acetylcysteine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
250items
Dornase alfa · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Dornase alfa: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Dornase alfa
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Dornase alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 48,302 | 250 |
| Items, last 12 months | 495,103 | 3,148 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £442,131 | £145,851 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Dornase alfa.